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The majority of shoppers now turn to the Internet for product information and it's important to accommodate them as we build and promote our brand.  However, it's vital to remember that they often take the information they find online and apply it to offline activities, including shopping.  It's also essential to consider those consumers who don't use the Internet at all. Utilizing the Internet to better serve offline or mobile shoppers can have a major impact on your bottom line.…

Do you know what to look for in cat food? Is your cat food meeting all your kitty’s nutritional needs? While you are looking at all the selections in the pet-supply or grocery store, consider the various…

  Hi, I have been in the Antler Dog Chew industry for a few years now and truly believe that through working with all the top major distributors in this country, they have become the most popular dog chew. I have researched these products and specialize in them. After consulting many veterinary clinics and hospitals, they all agree that they are more beneficial   than man made products. They prescribe them for dogs with allergies and offer more vitamins and minerals than any other source.…

Choosing the best cat food for your kitty is one of the most important cat owner decisions you can make. Here are some key points to help you decide which cuisine is the right one. Making sure your cat gets adequate nutrition is the primary concern, so feeding foods that meet…

There are few industries that need brand advocates more than the pet food industry.  With so many poison pens waiting to pounce on brands for mistakes and shortcomings (real or perceived), companies need as much positive representation as they can get.  Brand advocates can serve the traditional role of product…

Kerri Morgan, who won two bronze medals at the London 2012 Paralympic Games, will deliver the opening keynote for Petfood Forum…

Did you know that cat food allergies represent roughly 10% of all the allergies in cats and 57% of the causes for itching and scratching? Food allergies are actually quite common among cats. They can sometimes manifest as young as five months old; other…

I own the domain name PUPPYSNAPS.COM. I wish to sell it and invite offers. Puppy Snaps is a suitable name for products in the dog food industry.

‘Puppy Snaps’ is easy to remember, easy to…

An organization's reputation is largely derived from senior management.  They personify the company as much as they represent it, especially during times of corporate crisis like the thorn in every pet food manufacturer's side: recalls.



The actions of senior management set the tone for the…

Very few instances in pet ownership are as sad as caring for a poor kitty with urinary tract infections; these are similar to those in humans in that they are painful, unpleasant, and can even be potentially lethal if untreated. Prevention can save your kitty a lot of pain and stress. Not only can these types of…

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Bloggers can gain an impressive, loyal following on the social Web through excellent content, communication and trust built through fellowship. Their value to pet product brands is in their influence over consumer purchasing, often in a very specific niche.  Bloggers can have a huge impact on the…

I’m not exactly a city person; I admit it. I grew up in more of a rural area with occasional trips to suburbia if we ever felt like going shopping. That all changed when I went away to college. It wasn’t a major metropolitan area but it was a lot busier than anything I was used to experiencing. 

The one thing I missed most about moving to the city was the company of my dog. Now I know many city dwellers have dogs and their pets couldn’t be happier. I’m just worried that Conway (my…

My dog suffers from a squeaky stomach. You know those crazy noises that come from the dog’s belly after it eats? I didn’t give it much thought at first but after a recent trip to the vet, I discovered it was my dog’s food. After some research and tests with different types of dog food, we finally found a brand that…

We hear a lot about what pet parents don't like to see in pet food, from chemical preservatives to fillers.  It's not enough to only remove the most objectionable ingredients, however, we need to add ingredients that pet parents DO want.



It won't come as a surprise that pet parents are…

Even the most sincere gestures can be misinterpreted and irresponsibly reported online, as the ASPCA found out after it released it's new video in honor of Adopt a Cat Month. 'Hover Cat' taps into the cat viral video craze with a trendy message encouraging people to adopt the next viral video star.  The movie stars Nightline anchor, Dan Harris and his adopted feline.…

While total spending on dogs and related products declined slightly in 2011, dogs still rule the US pet specialty retail channel, according to Pet Product News International's 2012 State of the Industry Survey. Overall, US pet-related businesses -- mainly independent pet retailers and groomers that sell pet supplies -- reported a 3% increase in sales volume over 2010,…

While I’ve been out of college for less than a decade, I never personally participated in an online course during my time as a student. However, over the past several years I’ve seen the experiences of my younger sister and husband as they have taken part in online courses for their fields of…

WATT eLearning, an online educational resource developed by Petfood Industry and Petfood Forum, just launched an enhanced website at www.WATTeLearning.com to make it more user-friendly for your professional development and education needs.

The new website is designed so you can easily find the…

The news of recent recalls by Diamond Pet Foods and brands manufactured by them has been plastered all over the Internet.  They're the topic of online discussion in forums, social networks and blogs across North America.



Unfortunately, many…